Jennifer Barlund

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-barlund-10969348/

Phone: 605-910-5000

www.falconplastics.com

Jenn Barlund, aged 34, serves as the President of Falcon Plastics, where her passion for plastics is deeply rooted in a lifetime surrounded by injection and blow molding. A proud alumna of South Dakota State University, she holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship with minors in Marketing, Business, and Economics. Barlund’s journey with Falcon Plastics started as a Machine Operator and evolved through various roles, eventually leading her to oversee production in Lexington, TN, in 2017 and manage the Brookings plant in 2018. She ascended to the presidency in April 2021. Recognized as a Plastics News Plastics Industry Rising Star in 2020, Barlund also boasts membership in the International Economics Honor Society and is a Leadership Brookings graduate.

Her journey has been greatly influenced by her grandfather, Don Bender, the founder of Falcon Plastics, who championed the role of women in business and saw in Jenn a leader of tomorrow. Inspired by Don's dedication to the Falcon team, Jenn has molded her leadership style to mirror his, gaining respect from colleagues and clients alike. Her position as a third-generation leader carries immense pride and the drive to uphold Don's legacy while nurturing Falcon's growth.

Beyond her professional expertise, Jenn is dedicated to community enrichment, often volunteering and supporting local initiatives. She contributes her insights on the advisory board for the Boys & Girls Club of Brookings and holds a position on the board of directors for the Manufacturers Association of Plastics Processors (MAPP). Barlund, along with her husband Craig and two children, calls Brookings, South Dakota, home.